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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.36, 40.84 and 23.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.36, 40.84 and 23.31 is: 34.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.36 : 40.84 = 23.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.36/40.84 = 23.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.36x = 40.84 × 23.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.36x = 951.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951.98/27.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.79

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